CIB splitting $140M loan among Manitoba communities for water and wastewater projects
Brandon, Niverville and the Rural Municipalities of Taché, Hanover and Richot will all be on the receiving end of a loan for water and wastewater projects.
Canada
Mar 26
Small businesses owed $300 million in stalled carbon tax rebates, CFIB says
The CFIB is bringing attention to billions in carbon tax rebates that have yet to be distributed back to small and medium-sized businesses across Canada by the federal government.
Economy
Mar 10
Canada hit technical recession in 2023, small business group forecasts
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is forecasting that the economy contracted in the fourth quarter, potentially marking a technical recession.
Economy
Jan 23
‘We’ve seen some close their doors already’: CFIB on CEBA payment deadline
As of December 2023, only 40 per cent of CFIB members reported having paid back their loans, and 'an alarming 17 per cent were quite certain' they wouldn't meet deadline.
Economy
Jan 18
Saskatchewan volunteers recognized for their contributions with Regina ceremony
The Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty presented 10 people with the 2023 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal based on their contributions in the province.
Canada
Apr 16
10 items every new parent should add to their baby registry
Essential items and tools that new parents should invest in before the baby arrives.
The Curator
Mar 28
Thousands of Saskatchewan businesses still have unpaid CEBA loans on deadline day
According to the CFIB, thousands of businesses in Saskatchewan still haven't paid back their CEBA loans.
Economy
Jan 18
Budget 2024 tries to sell youth a more affordable life with billions in spending
The Liberal government’s 2024 federal budget includes tax changes and efforts to make life more affordable for millennial and gen Z Canadians.
Money
Apr 16
Small businesses in Sask. struggling as not many were able to pay back their CEBA loans
The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses reported only half of small Sask. businesses were able to pay back their CEBA loans, but many others continue to struggle.
Canada
Feb 28
After 5 years, Budget 2024 lays out promised small business carbon rebate
After five years, Budget 2024 signals a government plan to make start issuing carbon price rebates for small-to-medium sized businesses.
Economy
Apr 16
Second baby on the way? 10 essentials for your gift registry
Getting ready to welcome another baby to your family? Here are some items that will make life with multiple kids a lot easier.
The Curator
Apr 10
Insolvencies to remain high in Canada as economy plays catch-up: experts
Business insolvencies will likely remain elevated throughout 2024, experts said, as the economy plays catch-up after historically low levels during the pandemic.
Money
Mar 11
Ottawa scaling back carbon price rebate for small businesses
The Canadian Federation of Indepedent Business estimates small businesses contribute as much as 40 per cent of the government's overall carbon price revenues.
Canada
Feb 20
Veterans take aim at long delays, frequent denials for lump sum injury benefit
Veterans trying to access Canada's critical injury benefit say they're being delayed and denied. Some say they've waited more than a year to have their applications processed.
Canada
Feb 13
‘Is this real?’: 2 people from Montreal are set to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’
Montrealers Diandra D’Alessio and Vince Bacani will both be on 'Jeopardy!' this week as part of the show's Champions Wildcard tournament.
Canada
Feb 14
Manitoba unions, employers wrestling over whether replacement workers during strikes are OK
A new report released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says using replacement workers prolongs strikes and gives an unfair advantage to employers in bargaining.
Canada
Jan 26
Amazon unit fined $46M by French regulators for ‘intrusive’ staff surveillance
French regulators criticized a surveillance system set up to monitor the performance of Amazon staff and said some measures in place were illegal.
World
Jan 23
Why more Canadian workers are motivated to find new jobs in an uncertain economy
Forty-two per cent of employed Canadians are already looking or plan to look for a new job in 2024, a new survey by Robert Half found.
Canada
Feb 8
The CEBA deadline is here: What that means for small business loans
The deadline for small businesses to repay their CEBA debt and get up to $20,000 of their loans forgiven has arrived. Here's what to know.
Money
Jan 18
Alberta businesses struggle to pay back CEBA loans as deadline looms
Alberta small businesses are among many businesses across Canada unable to pay back their CEBA loans as the January 18 deadline looms.
Economy
Jan 16
